3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

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3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    538

Indulge in the simplicity of these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies. With just three essential ingredients and a touch of maraschino cherry, these treats are pure buttery bliss.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    27 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    73 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Continue to beat for approximately 10 minutes to develop a smooth and creamy dough. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Lightly flour your hands and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently press a halved maraschino cherry onto the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 18 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown. (18 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

For an extra tender cookie, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
Don't skip the 10-minute beating step! It's crucial for achieving the signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Dust the baked cookies with additional confectioners' sugar for a beautiful presentation.

Micah Grant

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 179 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Craig Kling

    Mar 9, 2024

    These cookies were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Jaylin Auer

    Aug 5, 2023

    I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The beating time really makes a difference!

  • Amya Kleinkonopelski

    Mar 21, 2023

    I added a pinch of salt to the dough, and it balanced out the sweetness perfectly.

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